Job Description
Overview
Identify and implement improvements to processes and procedures that will increase capacity, reduce cost; improve safety and quality of Afton's global supply chain manufacturing processes. Troubleshoot existing processes to improve on stream time and operating efficiency. Work in a team environment with operations and other members of the Unit Operating Teams. Identify opportunities to improve mechanical and instrumentation reliability.
Responsibilities
* Track operating performance and product quality of production units. Identify causes of departure from standard and initiate corrective actions
* Troubleshoot existing processes and initiate corrective actions to improve on stream time and operating efficiency.
* Identify and implement improvements to processes and procedures that will increase capacity, reduce production cost, improve safety and quality of chemical manufacturing processes.
* Provide technical coverage for plant trials and startups.
* Write operating procedures and provide training for chemical operators.
* Propose changes in programming logic that will lead to improved process safety, quality, or production efficiency.
* Develop in depth expertise on process equipment used at the plants such as reactors, agitators, heat exchangers, pumps, and filters.
* Write and obtain approvals for MCR's (Manufacturing Change Requests) and PCF's (Process Change Forms) in support of process improvements.
* Lead or be a member of PPA (potential problem analysis), JSA (job safety analysis) and PHAs (process hazard analysis teams.
* Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances for modified processes.
* Develop project scopes for small capital projects.
* Specify new process equipment including updating/revising equipment specification sheets. Work with equipment vendors and operations to aide in selection.
* Perform data and statistical analysis to make sound processing decisions.
* Provide relief coverage for supervision in production units.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* Degree in Chemical Engineering with relevant experience in the chemical industry.